As if we don’t cry enough, why do we also have a runny nose?
- June 26, 2024
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As if crying isn’t enough, we also have to deal with a runny nose. Although it is an annoying situation, we have to say that it is actually
As if crying isn’t enough, we also have to deal with a runny nose. Although it is an annoying situation, we have to say that it is actually healthy!
Because this situation lacrimal system about his work.
We all produce 1 to 2 microliters of tears per minute.
This fluid, consisting of a mixture of mucus, water and oil, It is produced by the tear glands in our eyelids. Our eyes must constantly produce tears to stay moist. Because we need these tears to function healthily.
Even if we are not aware of it, we produce tears constantly throughout the day. As we blink, this is liquid behind the nose and throat it flows.
It enters the nasal cavity through the tear ducts.
Too many tears mixes with mucus in the nasal cavity and then something unpleasant happens: a runny nose…
We said that this action normally happens without us noticing it. When we cry, the body produces extra tears, which increases the amount of tears that flow into the nasal cavity. Currently tears mixed with mucusUnfortunately, it turns into a current that irritates us.
Sources: Healthline, AAO
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Ashley Johnson is a science writer for “Div Bracket”. With a background in the natural sciences and a passion for exploring the mysteries of the universe, she provides in-depth coverage of the latest scientific developments.
